Como Lake Como, Italy
Opened
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage DesignOutside the door
The house
Villa d’EsteNeo-Gothic silkworks palazzo
The former silk palazzo operates as an intimate urban townhouse, with private boats connecting Como's main square to Villa d'Este.
What it’s good at
Listed
Venetian neo-Gothic facades with vertical arched windows framing views across the lake.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Passenger ferries dock right across Piazza Cavour, and the narrow streets of the historic centre begin directly behind the hotel.
The rooms
Tall arched windows look straight across Piazza Cavour to the water, keeping lake traffic in view from bed.
Dogs stay too.
Altariva Bar
Red barstools line the open-air rooftop counter, where aperitivo cocktails look directly across Piazza Cavour to the lake.
At the table
Chef Alessandro Rinaldi oversees the skylit rooftop dining room, serving contemporary Italian dishes made with local ingredients.
How it began
The building rose in 1870 over an old harbor dye works, serving as headquarters for the Schmidt and Lorenzen silkworks.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.